# Transparency
Augusta County Board of Supervisors Votes for Body Cameras in Preliminary Budget Approval
Augusta County Board of Supervisors votes to include body cameras in the County budgetPhoto byBreaking Through News. AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA - In a major victory for local activists, the Sheriff, and his deputies, the Augusta County Board of Supervisors voted 4-2 in favor of including body cameras for deputies in their preliminary budget. The vote, taken during a work session today, comes after significant efforts by local civil rights organizations to increase transparency and trust between law enforcement and the community, and on the heels of the Sheriff renewing his request for body cameras, and identifying a camera system he wanted the County to use.
Salary transparency on the rise in California, especially in Silicon Valley
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. - In a significant shift towards pay transparency, a recent analysis conducted by employment platform Indeed has revealed that salary ranges in job postings have significantly increased, particularly in the Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. The driving force behind this change is a new state law that requires employers with 15 or more employees to include salary ranges in job advertisements. The data shows that this law has immediately impacted the job market, particularly in the San Francisco area.
West Virginia’s Health Department Has Been Split Into Three New Departments, but Not Everyone Is Happy About It
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has signed a bill to divide the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) into three separate departments. The move aims to streamline the state's largest agency, increase transparency in the budget process, and improve care for the state's most vulnerable residents. The DHHR's $7.6 billion budget currently accounts for approximately 40% of annual state spending.
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Biden Administration Under Fire: Senate Democrats Slam Handling of Classified Documents
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Border Patrol under “gag order” on releasing border statistics
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Transparency of Medical Practice Performance: Winner Strategy for Physicians and Patients Alike
Online Reputation And Portfolio Is The Strongest Marketing Tool For Your Medical Practice, So Use It Wisely!. Illumination initially publicized this article on Medium!. On July 26, 2022, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) conducted a Stat Poll on 397 participants. The survey tried to clarify if healthcare leaders used data, such as medical practice performance information, in their marketing campaigns to target high-value patients. Interestingly, the majority (59%) stated they never used their data on medical performance or any data to establish traction. Amongst the remaining participants, 12% were unsure of using the latter marketing strategy.
The Facebook family
I think social media has many positive aspects. I would never be as connected with family and friends that live in other states. With Facebook and Instagram, I can stay current with what is happening in my community, and social media has often given me insight into a person that I would not otherwise have had.
"Opinion" We all have issues
If you think you are alone in whatever you struggle with in life, I assure you that you are not. If you are hoping that no one ever finds out your family secrets because you think you will be judged, I need to tell you that most people have the same struggles or worse than what you are experiencing.